Arindam Pakhira

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“Pain is a promise that life always keeps.” ---------------------------------------------------------- I've heard many times from enormous conversations with my friends that to continue living takes courage, whereas giving up feels easy. Growing up, I often read that life is strange but death is even more enigmatic. But, how would you feel if your doctor told you that you had only 100-days left to live? Does it shake your mental stability? Does it make all that you've read and learned as a human being invalidate? Arjun Sen, a character in Shoojit Sircar's latest movie, has endured immense pain and suffering, yet his life-tally still stands at 99 for life and only 1 for death. It simply means death comes only once, but life offers countless opportunities to feel and experience. What distinguishes you is your ability to hold on to your loved ones and most importantly, to yourself. In ‘I Want to Talk’ Arjun Sen appears manipulative, believing it's acceptable to influence others, yet ironically, he unintentionally manipulates his own mind. Shoojit Sircar strongly conveys on screen that while no one is perfect, one must persistently work towards being better in one's life. ‘I Want to Talk’ paints ‘hope’ in a grounded way, shedding light on the uncomfortable facets of life, as it tells the story of a man meant to live for just a 100-days but who challenged the difficulties to survive for over 10000-days. One of the most notable aspects of this film is how it keeps Arjun Sen true to his flawed nature while allowing his life's journey to bring depth to the other characters around him. One of the instances is Nancy’s bond with him and the eventual turn of occurrences in her life personify Shoojit Sircar's signature tone which we witnessed in ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ (2020) too. His movies have been defined by the powerful presence of realism so far. Abhishek Bachchan's brilliance in Bollywood films is no longer news now. He has proven himself time and again, with recent films like ‘Ludo’ (2020), ‘Bob Biswas’ (2021), and ’Ghoomer’ (2023) highlighting his artistry. In his portrayal of Arjun Sen, he leaves a lasting impact seamlessly embodying vulnerability and perseverance, along with a credible physical transformation. The newcomer Ahilya Bamroo, who played ‘Reya’, was incredibly impressive and endearing. The young girl Pearl Dey, who portrayed little ‘Reya’, was huffy, curious, and cynical, and delivered a stunning performance. Although, You won't find any pivotal character in Shoojit Sircar's films lacking in brilliant acting. Avik Mukhopadhyay, in collaboration with Shoojit Sircar, has been flourishingly capturing the dichotomy of life and death for a while now. The indispensable Chandrashekhar Prajapati has become a vital cog in Shoojit Sircar's works. Ritesh Shah upholds the seriousness and profundity in a remarkable way. ‘Musafir’, written and composed by Taba Chake, will stay in the hearts of many of us, just like the film. ‘Dil Ghabraye’ also effectively captured the essence of the film. The background score by George Joseph beautifully fills the bridge between silences and dialogues. I wouldn't say you will leave the theatre with a big smile, but certainly with a sense of hope. To truly connect with this kind of movie, you need to first feel it inside yourself. ----------------